M/351 - Magnetic and electromagnetic
Standardisation mandate addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI to develop harmonized standards for the assessment, measurement and calculation of worker's exposure to static magnetic and varying electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields with frequencies from 0Hz to 300 GHz
Mandate M/351 requests CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI to develop harmonized standards for assessing, measuring, and calculating workers' exposure to static magnetic and varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields. These standards will cover a frequency range from 0 Hz to 300 GHz, ensuring consistent evaluation methods to protect workers from potential health risks associated with electromagnetic field exposure in occupational settings.
Purpose
The mandate M/351 aims to develop harmonized European standards to assess, measure, and calculate workers' exposure to static magnetic fields and varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields across a frequency range from 0 Hz to 300 GHz. These standards will support the protection of workers by providing consistent methodologies for evaluating exposure in various occupational settings.
Standardisation request
CEN (European Committee for Standardization), CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization), and ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) are jointly tasked with producing these harmonized standards. The focus is on creating uniform requirements and procedures that can be applied across EU Member States to ensure accurate and reliable assessment of electromagnetic field exposure in the workplace.
Expected deliverables
- Harmonized standards detailing methods for the assessment, measurement, and calculation of worker exposure to static and varying magnetic and electromagnetic fields.
- Standards covering the entire frequency spectrum from static fields (0 Hz) up to high frequencies (300 GHz).
- Practical guidelines for employers, health and safety professionals, and regulatory bodies to measure and evaluate worker exposure consistently.
Context
Exposure to electromagnetic fields is an important occupational health concern given the increasing presence of such fields in various industries, including telecommunications, manufacturing, and healthcare. This mandate supports EU policies aiming to safeguard worker health and safety by enabling consistent implementation of exposure limits and risk assessments. It reflects the need to align scientific knowledge and technical criteria across European countries to facilitate regulatory compliance and support worker protection in rapidly evolving technological environments.
The mandate covers the development of harmonized standards for assessing, measuring, and calculating workers' exposure to static magnetic and varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields with frequencies ranging from 0 Hz to 300 GHz. This includes standards relevant to occupational health and safety concerning electromagnetic environments in various sectors where such exposure may occur.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/351 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardisation mandate addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI to develop harmonized standards for the assessment, measurement and calculation of worker's exposure to static magnetic and varying electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields with frequencies from 0Hz to 300 GHz". Standardisation mandate addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI to develop harmonized standards for the assessment, measurement and calculation of worker's exposure to static magnetic and varying electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields with frequencies from 0Hz to 300 GHz There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.